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Kristen Amiet is the producer of The Australian’s daily news podcast, The Front, covering crime, courts, politics, culture, and world issues. She also produced the chart-topping true crime podcast series Bronwyn, The Teacher’s Trial, and Shandee’s Legacy. She holds a Graduate Diploma in Journalism from The University of Technology and writes a podcast column for The Australian’s Review section.

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Bundaberg, June 21, 2005. Tes Bramich (centre) with a photograph of her deceased husband Des Bramich, who was a former patient of Dr Jayent Patel, and her daughter 10yo Maria (left) and step son 16yo Luke, at their motel room today. The family are attending the Bundaberg Hospital Commission of Inquiry into rogue surgeon Dr Jayant Patel, dubbed 'Dr Death'. Dr Patel, is implicated in the deaths of 87 Australian patients, including Des Bramich. (AAP Image/Tony Phillips) NO ARCHIVING

Catalyst for Dr Death’s undoing

The killer surgeon first declared Bramich wasn’t ‘sick enough’ to be transferred to a bigger hospital – then declared he was too ill to be moved when help arrived.

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2025: General views around Bundaberg including the hospital and The Australian's Hedley Thomas who is launching a new podcast totled 'Sick to Death' which retells the story of Dr Jayant Patel. PIC: Ryan Osland / The Australian

Terrifying ordeal set Thomas on Patel’s tail

A shooting at his Brisbane home almost caused The Australian’s National Chief Correspondent to quit journalism. But a ‘low risk’ project turned out to be a lucky break.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - MAY 9, 2025: Tanya Plibersek attends the AustralianÃÂ LaborÃÂ PartyÃÂ CaucusÃÂ at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Experts oppose sneaky welfare tweak

The academic and legal experts said the proposed powers represent a ‘dangerous departure from fundamental legal principles that underpin Australia’s social security and criminal justice systems’.

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Jayant Patel leaving the Brisbane Supreme court after a hung jury. Pic Jono Searle.

Dr Death’s early disciplinary record revealed

The publicly accessible record of disciplinary action against Dr Jayant Patel should have prevented him from practising in Australia. Instead, his champions’ words set him on a deadly path.

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Hedley Thomas returns with a gripping new podcast investigation

Hedley Thomas returns with a gripping new podcast investigation

Based on the best-selling book published in 2007, Sick to Death revisits the investigation that set Hedley Thomas on the path to becoming Australia’s most trusted investigative reporter.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - MAY 2, 2023: Centrelink imagery, signage etc Peter Dutton has called for a reinstatement of the contentious Ãwork for the doleÃ program. With next weekÃs budget set to confirm the fortnightly JobSeeker payment will only be increased for 227,000 recipients aged over 55, the Opposition Leader said it was time for a broader conversation about welfare recipients. Treasurer Jim Chalmers would not be drawn on the JobSeeker ÃspeculationÃ ahead of next TuesdayÃs budget. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Emma Brasier

Welfare suspensions roll on despite legal concerns

Department of Employment and Workplace Relations secretary Natalie James paused cancellations and reductions of welfare benefits after the legality of the system was called into question, but suspensions have been inexplicably allowed to continue.

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23/9/2025: Indigenous artist Emma Hollingsworth at her home studio in Dayboro, north of Brisbane. Emma recently discovered one of her paintings ('Guiding Light') was being sold by unauthorised sellers on Temu for $5. pic: Lyndon Mechielsen / The Australian

Legislation to protect Indigenous IP

A lengthy consultation process with First Nations experts has identified counterfeit art and AI as serious threats to Indigenous artists and creatives.

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23/9/2025: Indigenous artist Emma Hollingsworth at her home studio in Dayboro, north of Brisbane. Emma recently discovered one of her paintings ('Guiding Light') was being sold by unauthorised sellers on Temu for $5. pic: Lyndon Mechielsen / The Australian

Indigenous art for $5 on Temu? Now that’s a steal

The bargains are eye-watering on the Chinese eComm platform. Emma Hollingsworth and other Australian artists are paying the price.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos SEPTEMBER 3 2025: Journalist Antoinette Lattouf arrives at the Supreme Court on Wednesday. Lattouf successfully sued the ABC for unfair dismissal. Picture: NewsWire / Nikki Short

Lattouf awarded $150,000 in penalties against ABC

Taxpayers will foot a further $150,000 bill following the public broadcaster’s decision to defend the matter in court.

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FILE - Co-hosts Bowen Yang, left, and Matt Rogers pose together at Las Culturistas Culture Awards on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at The Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

Pop in for some culture

The podcast by comedians Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers is equal parts snarky, absurd, and side-splittingly funny.

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